Sgt. Nevada Krinkee Memorial 5k

Our Why:

Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was an army veteran and served the community of Sheridan WY for 7 years on the Sheridan Police Department. On February 13, 2024 at the age of 33, Sgt. Krinkee was killed in the line of duty. His family has created the race to provide the opportunity for the community to remember and celebrate his service and life. In line with our non-profit mission “To honor the memory of Sgt. Nevada Krinkee by raising funds that support the causes he believed in”, the primary recipient of the 2026, third annual race profits will be the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter. 

Races:

• 5k Run/Walk Race (all ages welcome and timed)

• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (kids 12 & under is timed, 13 & up is untimed)

Award Divisions - 5k:

• Overall Male & Female Champions

• 1st-3rd Place all Age Divisions - Male/Female

• Teams- 

  • Fastest Team (top 3 times)

  • Largest Team

Award Divisions - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk:

• Youth (4yr-12yr) : 1st-3rd in age divisions, all youth finishers receive medal

• Adult (13yr & up) : untimed, non-competitive.

What's Included:

• MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!

• Race T-Shirt (no shirt guarantee when registering after Sept. 1st)

• Kid Fun Zone!

  •  Kids and adults alike can tour first responder vehicles (law enforcement vehicles, fire truck, ambulance) 

  • Inflatables

• *All swag not guaranteed if registered after Sept. 1st

Is This Race For You?

This race is for anyone who would like to celebrate and honor the life and service of Sgt. Nevada Krinkee and support the Dog and Cat Shelter of Sheridan where the profits will be donated to.  Walk, Jog, Run - all welcome!  Strollers allowed.  

5k Team Options - participants may run as individuals or organize teams.  Individuals entered in a team will also be eligible for individual awards.  Teams may include adults and/or youth.

Race Day Details:

When: 
9:00am - 5k Run/Walk Starts - all ages

10:00am - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts (youth timed & awarded, adults untimed)

Awards - Following conclusion of 1 Mile Fun Run

8:00am - 10:30am - Kids Fun Zone!  Inflatable and First Responder Vehicle Tours!

Where:
Thorne Rider Park - 307 W 14th St, Sheridan.   Parking west of the ball field, please respect the cones in the parking lot.

Race Check-In - Bib/Swag Pickup:

Racers can check in and pickup swag at two locations/times.  Please consider picking up Friday to reduce lines and wait time morning of the race.  Race registration will be open for new racers until 8:30am Sat. 26th both online (paying with credit card) or at check-ins (paying with cash).

1. Friday, September 25th, 4-7pm at our Platinum Sponsor the Ramada Plaza Inn.   1809 Sugarland Dr, Sheridan.

2. Saturday, September 26th, 8am until the start of your race at Thorne Rider Park.  

Racers who registered before Sept. 1st are guaranteed shirt orders regardless of bib pickup date.  Races who registered after Sept. 1st are encouraged to check in Friday the 25th as extra shirts will be given on a first come first serve basis.

Thank you to our community sponsors who have helped to offset the cost of this non-profit race, allowing more funds to be directed to this year's chosen non-profit organization, Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter.

COMING SOON!  

Interested in becoming a sponsor?  Contact us at sgtkrinkeememorial5k@gmail.com